Category supervisor vs merchandising supervisor

Differences between category supervisor and merchandising supervisor duties and responsibilities

Category supervisor example responsibilities.

• Manage relationships with primary suppliers including monitoring and purchasing commodities, forecasting, marketing initiatives and quality control.
• Assist with and preform numerous responsibilities, including administrative, policy and procedures, personnel issues, payroll preparation and submission.
• Demonstrate excellent customer sales lead (CSL) behaviors.
• Conduct CSL and associate observations and provide feedback and coaching.
• Perform analytical research of the syndicated market and/or retail data to effectively evaluate wine performance in the market.

Merchandising supervisor example responsibilities.

• Manage a group of supervisors and hold weekly SWAS meetings.
• Assist store leadership in effectively leading, managing and developing store and/or department operations and associates to maximize sales and profitability.
• Co-Manage the firearms and hunting departments with hardlines management team.
• Handle SWAS meetings for all merchandise specializing in top merchandise.
• Supervise merchandising and associate relations for the hardlines area of the store.
• Lead IMS team ensuring trucks are unloaded and perpetual inventory are accurate.
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